Basick Records is a British independent record label specializing in progressive metal, metalcore, ambient, and related heavy‑music genres. The label was founded in 2005 in London by Nathan “Barley” Phillips and his half‑brother Jake Smith [Source: Wikipedia].
History and Operations
The label’s inaugural release was the compilation album Do You Feel This? on 8 August 2005. Its first signed act was the progressive metal band Fellsilent, and it subsequently became the first label to issue material from the now‑well‑known band Enter Shikari.
Basick Records operates as part of the Invictus Music & Media group, which also includes the hardcore‑oriented imprint Destroy Everything and the public‑relations firm Hold Tight PR.
Distribution
In 2011 Basick entered a worldwide distribution agreement (excluding North America) with Warner’s ADA division. A North American distribution partnership with Prosthetic Records was announced on 17 January 2012, covering both back‑catalog releases and future output [Source: Wikipedia].
Artists and Roster
The label’s catalogue features a range of technically oriented acts, such as Sikth, Monuments, Intervals, Skyharbor, The Algorithm, and many others across the progressive metal and metalcore spectrum.
Location and Contact
Basick Records is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, and maintains an official website at basickrecords.com.
References
- “Basick Records.” Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Accessed via Jina AI mirror: https://r.jina.ai/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basick_Records.